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9th October 2016 #1
Philippines Customs and importing
Anybody know anything about importing stuff to the Philippines from the UK?
Just want to know what it costs to import stuff to resell and where i can find out costs.
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10th October 2016 #3
Balikbayan box.
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11th October 2016 #6
If you want a legitimate business here,there are quite a few steps to follow before you can even think about importing stuff from the U.K to the R.P for resale.. Your "business" needs to be registered with the DTI for starters and of course the BIR..You will also need a Mayors permit..After all that rigmarole, as a foreigner you can only own 40% of the business..Thats if you want a legitimate partnership at all..
Taxes need to be filed quarterly so you will need a good accountant..Fail to file taxes here will incur very stiff financial penalties in % terms.
A legit business must issue official BIR receipts only for all sales.
No idea what you want to sell here from the UK but you better make sure its a damned good seller if you want to go "legit"!!
If it were me,I`d test the waters with a few BB boxes as a trial for 6 months to find out if a so called future business is viable in regards demand and profitability for your imported products.
Duty RatesDuty rates in Philippines vary from 0% to 65%, with an average duty rate of 10.5%. Some products can be imported free of duty, e.g. laptops and other electronic products.Sales TaxGoods imported into Philippines are subject to VAT at a rate of 12% calculated over the CIF value plus any applicable duty.Minimum thresholdsWhen an import’s CIF value does not exceed US$15 it is exempt from duty. However, VAT is applicable.Other taxes and customs fees
Good luck..You will most certainly need it!
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